Bio

Western Australia’s Toby is so much more than your average singer-songwriter. She powers through each live performance with her own lyrical talent and fierce, dynamic vocals, with audiences revelling in the genuinity and honesty of both her songwriting and her performance. Her compelling vocals and the way in which she captures her audience can’t be explained but just needs to be heard and seen. Her live performance truly is a treat.

A prolific and powerful artist, music has always been Toby’s driving force. Toby grew up in Western Australia and bases much of her work here, with strong ties in Canada, the USA and Europe. Over the past two decades Toby has captured the hearts of audiences across the globe. In the meantime, she has 9 albums, 2 live DVDs and several EPs under her belt. Between her touring and recording, it is a rare occasion that she will spend any given time in one place, setting her up for some great song writing inspiration. Toby finds her anchor in her family, her life on the road and the people she meets and this shows in her song writing. She was born to perform.

Toby has a team of musicians that work with her around the world. This team has become a strong family unit, not only on stage, but also off stage. Together they pride themselves on giving all they have to give to each and every performance. They are known for their high energy levels, their strong connection to both band mates and the audience, their beautiful harmonies and their incredible and unique way of creating fun on stage.

Over the years Toby has opened for some iconic artists including Sheryl Crow, John Butler Trio, The Waifs, John Mellencamp, Jimmy Barnes and The Indigo Girls just to name a few. She has performed at festivals worldwide including Summerfest (Milwaukee USA), WA Blues and Roots Fest (Aus), Skagen Fest (Denmark), Bardentreffen Fest (Germany), Big Time Out Fest (Canada) Utah Pride Fest (Utah USA) and L-Fest (UK).

Toby’s eclectic touring life sees her continue to spread her infectious musical vein across the globe, playing everything from sold out headline shows to impressive festival slots and supports, from barnyard gigs to canal boats and intimate bodegas for a lucky few. Her reputation as a must-see, emotionally charged live performance, intertwined with songs guaranteed to get you moving, precedes her wherever she plays.


FESTIVALS PLAYED:

    • Summerfest – Milwaukee , USA
    • Mitchell Creek Rock n Blues Fest, QLD, Australia
    • Wallaby Creek Festival, QLD, Australia
    • Simmentaler Bier Fest, Switzerland
    • West Coast Blues and Roots Fest, Australia
    • Day On The Green, Australia
    • Skagen Festival, Denmark
    • Strib Vinter Festival, Denmark
    • Utah Pride Festival-Utah, USA
    • Blacksheep Festival, Germany
    • Bardentreffen Festival, Germany
    • Pride Fest – Milwaukee, USA
    • Women’s Red Rock Fest – Utah, USA
    • L-Beach Fest – Weissenhäuser Strand DE
    • Big Time Fest – Vancouver Island , Canada
    • Kaslo Jazz Fest – BC, Canada
    • Sunshine Music Fest – BC, Canada
    • Sasquash Music Festival – AB, Canada
    • Tribal Funk Fest – Salmon Arms, Canada
    • Evolve Fest – Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Blue Skies Fest – Ontario, Canada
    • Cowischan Festival – BC, Canada
    • Duncan Folk Fest – BC, Canada
    • The Secret Garden Festival – Ferrara, Italy
    • Klosterpark Open Air Fest- Harsefeld, Germany
    • Folk am Turm Fest- Bad Wünnenberg, Germany
    • L-Fest – UK
    • Girls Got The Blues Festival – UK
    • Forth Valley Blues Festival – Tasmania, Australia
    • Fleurieu Folk Festival – South Australia, Australia
    • Bridgetown Blues Festival – WA, Australia
    • Fairbridge Folk Festival – WA, Australia
    • Nannup Music Festival – WA, Australia
    • Vintage Blues Festival – WA, Australia

TOBY HAS SUPPORTED:

      • Sheryl Crow (USA)
      • John Cougar Mellencamp (USA)
      • UB40 (UK)
      • Gomez ( UK )
      • Brandy (USA)
      • The Indigo Girls ( USA )
      • John Butler Trio (AUS)
      • Paul Kelly (AUS)
      • The Waifs (AUS)
      • You Am I (AUS)
      • Pete Murray (AUS)
      • Donavon Frankenreiter ( USA )
      • Luka Bloom ( IRELAND )
      • Renee Geyer (AUS)
      • Ian Moss (AUS)
      • Jimmy Barnes (AUS)
      • Darryl Braithwaite (AUS)
      • James Reyne (AUS)
      • Katie Noonan (AUS)
      • Wendy Matthews (CAN)
      • Eugene Hideaway Bridges ( USA )
      • Glen Tillbrook ( UK )
      • Diesel (AUS)
      • Brian Cadd (AUS)
      • Russel Morris (AUS)
      • Betty (USA)
      • Mia Dyson (AUS)
      • Wallis Bird (IRE)

ALBUMS:

      • Live At The Quarry – 2022
      • What Happens To The Heart – 2021
      • Live at Strib Festival – 2019
      • About Time (6 tracks) -2018
      • Fall Into Me (6 tracks)- 2017
      • Nobody Told Me – 2015
      • Coming Home – 2012
      • Good Old Days (DVD) – 2011
      • Sleeptalk – 2010
      • C’est Lamour (EP) – 2009
      • Live at The Fly (DVD) – 2008
      • Love Underground – 2008
      • Red Rooster (EP) – 2007
      • Tu Es Belle (EP) – 2007
      • Renaissance – 2006
      • On Second Thoughts (EP) – 2005
      • GiddyUp (EP) – 2004
      • Indi, Live On The West Coast – 2004

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